As a law student, I am asked all sorts of interesting questions from those around me about legal issues, terms and legislation. One of the most common questions I get asked is, “What is the difference between a Lawyer, a Solicitor and a Barrister?” If you have wondered the same about who does what in…
![#tbt to hearing from CEO Heather Nancarrow of ANROWS [Australia's National Research Organisation for Women's Safety] at a DV Prevention workshop.
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It was shared that domestic & family violence is the number 1 reason women become homeless.
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Homelessness increased by 31% for women aged 55 and over between 2011-2016.
Read more stats at www.anrows.org.au 🅱️ >> NO to Violence <<](http://scontent-sea1-1.cdninstagram.com/vp/602956fd6bcbb84324632eba656735e7/5D5C6D0C/t51.2885-15/sh0.08/e35/s640x640/66170605_1112480382274619_4459872496099330134_n.jpg?_nc_ht=scontent-sea1-1.cdninstagram.com "#tbt to hearing from CEO Heather Nancarrow of ANROWS [Australia's National Research Organisation for Women's Safety] at a DV Prevention workshop.
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It was shared that domestic & family violence is the number 1 reason women become homeless.
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Homelessness increased by 31% for women aged 55 and over between 2011-2016.
Read more stats at www.anrows.org.au 🅱️ >> NO to Violence <<")
![The 'Minister for the Prevention of Domestic and Family Violence' has rolled out a workforce solutions forum for those who are in the service of advocating against DV.
We were able to share our vision for the next 5 years for @pacificfashionfestival, which advocates against DV via our annual fashion show. We shared strengths & weaknesses our organisation faces, such as lack of funding.
If you're interested in attending the next workshop in September, send me a dm.
L-R: CEO of Healing Foundation Richard Weston, PFF Vice-President Unga Tupou, Emcee Craig, yours truly Miriam Ratu & CEO of Australia's National Research Organisation for Women’s Safety [ANROWS] Heather Nancarrow. 🅱️ >> NO to Violence <<](http://scontent-sea1-1.cdninstagram.com/vp/e7a1091c9e8aaa2f226e85d5a67f4d86/5E14D2E5/t51.2885-15/sh0.08/e35/s640x640/66321590_158408558618409_6748855302339966423_n.jpg?_nc_ht=scontent-sea1-1.cdninstagram.com "The 'Minister for the Prevention of Domestic and Family Violence' has rolled out a workforce solutions forum for those who are in the service of advocating against DV.
We were able to share our vision for the next 5 years for @pacificfashionfestival, which advocates against DV via our annual fashion show. We shared strengths & weaknesses our organisation faces, such as lack of funding.
If you're interested in attending the next workshop in September, send me a dm.
L-R: CEO of Healing Foundation Richard Weston, PFF Vice-President Unga Tupou, Emcee Craig, yours truly Miriam Ratu & CEO of Australia's National Research Organisation for Women’s Safety [ANROWS] Heather Nancarrow. 🅱️ >> NO to Violence <<")
![In this enlightening podcast, former beauty queen Miss PNG 1988 & current yoga teacher Erue Bucher, takes us on the colourful journey of her life.
Erue shares her:
🅱️ passion about teaching yoga;
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🅱️ yearly yoga retreats in the South Pacific [the next 7-day getaway is in December 2019 on Plantation Island in Fiji]; and
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🅱️ perspective that some Christians shouldn't be too quick to judge the practice of yoga.
Here's a snippet of our dialogue. For the whole reel, click link in bio 🅱️ >> Podcast S2, Ep.4 <<](http://scontent-sea1-1.cdninstagram.com/vp/16209ee834499955d6ccddbe384b4e76/5D5B74F6/t51.2885-15/sh0.08/e35/s640x640/66240945_137485694122188_2320738458394451429_n.jpg?_nc_ht=scontent-sea1-1.cdninstagram.com "In this enlightening podcast, former beauty queen Miss PNG 1988 & current yoga teacher Erue Bucher, takes us on the colourful journey of her life.
Erue shares her:
🅱️ passion about teaching yoga;
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🅱️ yearly yoga retreats in the South Pacific [the next 7-day getaway is in December 2019 on Plantation Island in Fiji]; and
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🅱️ perspective that some Christians shouldn't be too quick to judge the practice of yoga.
Here's a snippet of our dialogue. For the whole reel, click link in bio 🅱️ >> Podcast S2, Ep.4 <<")
![Very excited to announce that this week's podcast guest is Erue Bucher, @erueyoga, a certified Yoga Teacher who since 2009 has taught yoga in Melbourne, Vanuatu, Papua New Guinea & currently in Brisbane where she resides.
On this interesting podcast, we will explore:
🅱️ Why Erue delved into yoga;
🅱️ What are some of the important aspects of yoga that we can practise in our daily life [such as mindfulness]; and
🅱️ Her enlightened view on why yoga does not interfere with Christian or other spiritual beliefs, as some of us believers may have grown up being taught.
Tune-in on Wednesday 24th July to discover these nuggets with me 🎧 >> Pacific Dialogue Podcast Series 2, Episode 4 <<](http://scontent-sea1-1.cdninstagram.com/vp/c23060b6e6fc6c95cfdfeb9eda76e14d/5E0DFB8D/t51.2885-15/e35/67577549_1785841664894338_4252933268136674138_n.jpg?_nc_ht=scontent-sea1-1.cdninstagram.com "Very excited to announce that this week's podcast guest is Erue Bucher, @erueyoga, a certified Yoga Teacher who since 2009 has taught yoga in Melbourne, Vanuatu, Papua New Guinea & currently in Brisbane where she resides.
On this interesting podcast, we will explore:
🅱️ Why Erue delved into yoga;
🅱️ What are some of the important aspects of yoga that we can practise in our daily life [such as mindfulness]; and
🅱️ Her enlightened view on why yoga does not interfere with Christian or other spiritual beliefs, as some of us believers may have grown up being taught.
Tune-in on Wednesday 24th July to discover these nuggets with me 🎧 >> Pacific Dialogue Podcast Series 2, Episode 4 <<")
![Today is World Refugee Day 🌏 Did you know that a staggering 71 million people worldwide are currently displaced, and are without a home or country to call their own?
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On Tuesday 18 June, I sat amongst fellow leaders & community representatives to celebrate refugee week. Amongst the speakers were Mr Steve Biddle, Qld Regional Director of Home Affairs [1st from left in pic] and Mr Luke Mansfield, First Assistant Secretary Refugee and Multicultural Programs for Department of Home Affairs [4th from left in pic].
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In 2019, 18,750 refugees will be received into Australia. Is Australia a little more compassionate now or are we still sceptical about the plight of refugees? 🇦🇺 Click link in bio for the answer & let me know your thoughts 🅱️ >> World Refugee Day <<](http://scontent-sea1-1.cdninstagram.com/vp/1978df740c7780b438b15b8f969fed63/5DEF3414/t51.2885-15/sh0.08/e35/s640x640/64885905_213201673000368_5836525790452474812_n.jpg?_nc_ht=scontent-sea1-1.cdninstagram.com "Today is World Refugee Day 🌏 Did you know that a staggering 71 million people worldwide are currently displaced, and are without a home or country to call their own?
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On Tuesday 18 June, I sat amongst fellow leaders & community representatives to celebrate refugee week. Amongst the speakers were Mr Steve Biddle, Qld Regional Director of Home Affairs [1st from left in pic] and Mr Luke Mansfield, First Assistant Secretary Refugee and Multicultural Programs for Department of Home Affairs [4th from left in pic].
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In 2019, 18,750 refugees will be received into Australia. Is Australia a little more compassionate now or are we still sceptical about the plight of refugees? 🇦🇺 Click link in bio for the answer & let me know your thoughts 🅱️ >> World Refugee Day <<")